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title: Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tuscan-chicken-spaghetti-5c3ca8bdc445fa1b9b7c4f92
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Pasta
  - Quick
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 4200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich creamy sauce with savory Tuscan herbs and roasted tomatoes
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Simple steps come together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/tuscan-chicken-spaghetti.avif"
---
Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Zest ½ tsp zest from @lemon{1}, then quarter. Squeeze 1 TBSP juice into a #small bowl{} (save any remaining lemon for another use). Cut @roma tomato{2} into ½-inch-thick wedges.

Line a #baking sheet{} with aluminum foil, then arrange tomato wedges on it skin sides down. Drizzle with @olive oil{1%tbsp}; season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp @tuscan heat spice{2%tsp} (save the rest for step 4). Roast on top rack until wilted and beginning to release their juices ~{25%minutes}.

Once tomatoes have roasted ~{10%minutes}, add @spaghetti{1%lb} to pot of boiling water. Cook until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Set spaghetti aside in a #strainer{}; keep pot handy for use in step 5.

Pat @chicken breast strips{1%lb} dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and remaining tuscan heat spice. Heat a large drizzle of @vegetable oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through ~{4%minutes}. Remove from heat.

Add 2 TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} to pot used for pasta and place over medium-low heat. Add lemon zest, @cream cheese{2%oz}, and ¾ cup pasta cooking water and whisk until smooth. Stir in spaghetti, @garlic herb butter{2%tbsp}, reserved lemon juice, and half the @parmesan cheese{2%tbsp}. -- TIP: If pasta seems dry, add more cooking water, a little at a time, until coated in a loose sauce. Toss in chicken, then season with salt and pepper.

Pick @basil{1%bunch} leaves from stems; discard stems and roughly chop or tear leaves. Divide pasta between bowls and top with tomatoes. Garnish with basil and remaining parmesan cheese.